HARRISBURG (Aug. 23, 2007)  More than 100 Pennsylvania lawyers will
serve as 2007-08 chairs of Pennsylvania Bar Association sections, committees and task
forces. The following appointments have been made by PBA President Andrew F. Susko:

Allegheny County

Judge Donetta W. Ambrose, U.S. District Court Western District of
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, was renamed honorary chair of the PBA Federal Practice
Committee, which promotes communication between lawyers practicing in federal courts and
members of the federal judiciary and enhances professional capabilities of lawyers
practicing in the U.S. District Courts in Pennsylvania. The committee also makes
recommendations about federal legislation and proposed changes to bankruptcy, civil and
criminal procedures and federal district court rules.

Dana Baiocco with the law firm of Jones Day, Pittsburgh, was renamed
co-chair of the PBA Women in the Profession, which looks at the status of women in the
legal profession and recommends solutions to problems that prevent women from full
participation in the work, responsibilities and rewards of the legal profession.

Ann L. Begler of the Begler Group, Pittsburgh, was renamed co-chair of
the PBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, which works on current issues relating
to mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution processes. The
committee also conducts professional education programs and monitors legislation regarding
alternative dispute resolution.

Judge Mary Jane Bowes of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania,
Pittsburgh, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Appellate Advocacy Committee, which promotes,
supports and improves post-trial and appellate advocacy through regular member dialogues,
seminars, a newsletter and interactions with the courts and similar national and state
organizations.

Lori L. Breen of Liberty Tax Service, North Versailles, has been named
co-chair of the PBA Law-Related Education Committee, which is responsible for overseeing
many of the law-related youth education programs undertaken by the PBA. These programs
include Celebrate the Constitution and Law Day.

Robert L. Byer with the law firm of Duane Morris L.L.P., Pittsburgh,
was renamed chair of the PBA Amicus Curiae Brief Committee, which identifies legal issues
that have relevance to the bar and are appropriate subjects for amicus curiae briefs.

Edward W. Diggs with the law firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart
Nicholson Graham L.L.P., Pittsburgh, was renamed chair of the PBA Minority Bar Committee,
which develops programs to promote the issues and concerns of minority lawyers. It also
studies, reviews and makes recommendations on all legislation impacting minority citizens
in the commonwealth.

Frederick N. Egler Jr., chief counsel for litigation at PNC Bank,
Pittsburgh, was named co-chair of the PBA Technology and PBA Web Site Committee, which
identifies, recommends and develops technologies to benefit PBA members.

Jerry S. Eisenberg with the Law Office of Jerry Eisenberg, Pittsburgh,
has been named co-chair of the PBA Insurance Staff Attorney Committee, which promotes the
interests of insurance staff counsel, fosters quality professional conduct and provides
services to its members.

Laura E. Ellsworth with the law firm of Jones Day, Pittsburgh, was
renamed co-chair of the PBA Loan Forgiveness Implementation Committee. The committee
recommends ways to encourage new law graduates and young attorneys to enter public service
and to encourage veteran attorneys to stay in the field when factors such as ever-growing
student loan debt make such a career choice difficult. Ellsworth also was named co-chair
of the Long Range Planning Strategic Goals Committee, which identifies long-term
initiatives of the association and works to promote continuity of leadership.

Ronald W. Frank, a shareholder with the law firm of Reed Smith L.L.P.,
Pittsburgh, was renamed chair of the PBA International and Comparative Law Section, which
focuses its efforts on monitoring treaties, immigration matters and events related to the
World Court. Members of this section typically work in multi-national corporations or are
exposed to legal systems in foreign countries.

Chris F. Gillotti with the law firm of Gillotti Capristo & Beck
P.C., Pittsburgh, was renamed chair of the PBA Judicial Evaluation Commission, which works
to provide Pennsylvania voters with solid recommendations on appellate candidates through
a thorough review process.

John D. Goetz, a partner with the law firm of Jones Day, Pittsburgh,
was renamed chair of the PBA Aeronautical and Space Law Section, which focuses on aviation
law issues.

Barbara E. Holmes of Blaufeld Schiller & Holmes L.L.P.,
Pittsburgh, was named chair of the PBA Workers Compensation Law Section, which
supports the exchange of information related to legal developments in workers
compensation law. The section also acts as a liaison with the Pennsylvania Bureau of
Workers Compensation to ensure that the interests of claimants, employers and the
legal community are protected fairly in the regulatory, legislative and administrative
processes.

Kenneth J. Horoho Jr., a partner in the Pittsburgh-based firm of
Goldberg Gruener Gentile Horoho & Avalli P.C. and immediate past president of the PBA,
has been named co-chair of the PBA Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee,
which works with the PBA's legislative department to develop a grassroots network and
which implements association policy at the direction of the PBA president and
legislative director.

J. Marie Webb, a lawyer for KidsVoice in Pittsburgh, was renamed
co-chair of the PBA Judicial Independence Committee and co-chair of the Community and
Public Relations Committee. The Judicial Independence Committee is designed to protect the
integrity of the court system and to promote the fair administration of justice. It also
works to respond to unjust attacks against the judiciary. The Community and Public
Relations Committee formulates and implements plans for improving the image of lawyers
through public relations initiatives.

Maryanne Wesdock of the Environmental Hearing Board, Pittsburgh, has
been named chair of the PBA Environmental Mineral and Natural Resources Section. The
section focuses efforts on issues concerning land preservation, commercial and individual
sewage disposal and mining and drilling regulations. It also monitors regulations issued
by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Joanne Ross Wilder, president of the law firm Wilder & Mahood,
Pittsburgh, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Committee, which responds to inquiries from lawyers on the impact of the provisions of the
Rules of Professional Conduct.

Berks County

Heidi B. Masano, a partner with the law firm of Golden Masano Bradley
in Wyomissing, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Judicial Independence Committee. The
committee is designed to protect the integrity of the court system and to promote the fair
administration of justice. It also works to respond to unjust attacks against the
judiciary.

Bradford County

Leslie Wizelman of Wyalusing was named chair of the PBA Elder Law
Section. The committee develops and implements programs to increase the associations
membership base and to retain current members. The section assists lawyers, the elderly
population and those associated with the elderly community through educational programs
focusing on advancements in elder law.

Bucks County

Hollie B. John of Sweet Stevens Tucker & Katz L.L.P., New Britain,
has been named chair of the PBA Legal Services for Exception Children Committee. The
committee develops programs designed to educate members of the legal profession about
current legislation and regulations affecting exceptional children and their families. It
also makes recommendations concerning legislation and regulations.

Butler County

Gerri V. Paulisick with the law firm of Boyer & Paulisick, Butler,
was renamed chair of the PBA Community and Public Relations Committee, which formulates
and implements plans for improving the image of lawyers in Pennsylvania through client and
public relations.

Cambria County

John J. Bagnato, a partner with the law firm of Spence Custer Saylor
Wolfe & Rose in Johnstown, was renamed chair of the PBA Professional Practice
Standards Committee. The committee reviews the specialization process in Pennsylvania,
provide a recommendation as to the extent the PBA should be involved in the process and
create a proposal to implement the plan.

Chester County

Elizabeth C. Detwiler of Lockwood Financial, Malvern, has been named
chair of the PBA In-House Counsel Committee, which works on matters of concern to lawyers
employed as in-house corporate counsel.

James C. Sargent Jr. with the law firm of Lamb McErlane P.C., West
Chester, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Appellate Advocacy Committee, which promotes,
supports and improves post-trial and appellate advocacy through regular member dialogues,
seminars, a newsletter and interactions with the courts and similar national and state
organizations.

Mark L. Tunnell of Gawthrop Greenwood & Halsted P.C., West
Chester, has been named chair of the PBA Professionalism Committee, which studies,
recommends and implements programs and initiatives designed to promote professionalism
within the legal community.

Cumberland County

Grace R. Schuyler, director of government affairs for Rite Aid, Camp
Hill, was named co-chair of the PBA Law-Related Education Committee, which is responsible
for overseeing many of the law-related youth education programs undertaken by the PBA.
These programs include Celebrate the Constitution, Project PEACE and Law Day.

Dauphin County

Aji M. Abraham, a lawyer for Capital Blue Cross in Harrisburg, was
renamed chair of the PBA Legal Services to Persons with Disabilities Committee, which
works to institute statewide programs to educate the public and legal community about the
legal rights of the disabled.

Norris E. Benns Jr., director of the Bureau of Program Integrity of
the Office of Medical Assistance Programs in Harrisburg, was renamed co-chair of the PBA
Health Care Law Committee, which monitors legislation and litigation that affect the
health-care system.

Judge Christopher C. Conner, U.S. District Court for the Middle
District of Pennsylvania,and Kathryn Lease Simpson, a partner with the law
firm of Mette Evans & Woodside P.C., Harrisburg, were renamed co-chairs of the PBA
Federal Practice Committee. The committee promotes communication between lawyers
practicing in federal courts and members of the federal judiciary and enhances
professional capabilities of lawyers practicing in the U.S. District Courts in
Pennsylvania. The committee also makes recommendations about federal legislation and
proposed changes to bankruptcy, civil and criminal procedures and federal district court
rules.

Samuel T. Cooper III with the law firm of Dilworth Paxson L.L.P.,
Harrisburg, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Loan Forgiveness Implementation Committee,
which recommends ways to encourage new law graduates and young attorneys to enter public
service and to encourage veteran attorneys to stay in the field when factors such as
ever-growing student loan debt make such a career choice difficult.

Gordon A. Einhorn with the law firm of Hangley Aronchick Segal &
Pudlin P.C., Harrisburg, was renamed chair of the PBA Animal Law Committee, which promotes
the study and understanding of laws, regulations and court decisions dealing with legal
issues involving animals.

Andrew R. Eisemann with the law offices of Capozzi & Associates
P.C., Harrisburg, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Military and Veterans Affairs
Committee, which provides educational programming and coordinates statewide efforts on
legal matters affecting active, reserve and National Guard military service members,
retirees and veterans and their families.

Lawrence G. Feinberg of the Joint State Government Commission,
Harrisburg, was named chair of the PBA Statutory Law Committee, which assists any state
government and PBA entity in the drafting of legislation.

Michael T. Foerster with the Pennsylvania Attorney Generals
Office Charitable Trust Division, Harrisburg, was named co-chair of the PBA Charitable
Organizations Committee, which focuses on matters of concern to lawyers who are employed
by or who represent charitable organizations.

Rikardo J. Hull with the law firm of Hawke McKeon Sniscak &
Kennard L.L.P., Harrisburg, was named chair of the PBA Public Utility Law Section, which
is charged with developing and studying questions related to public utility law in the
commonwealth and the United States.

John B. Lampi of Saul Ewing L.L.P., Harrisburg, was renamed chair of
the PBA Business Law Section, which works to develop and study laws dealing with banking,
business and nonprofit corporations, partnerships and associations. The section also
focuses on business regulation law and on legal transactions of the mercantile and
commercial fields, including bankruptcy, insolvency and receiverships.

Doreen A. McCall of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Harrisburg,
has been named co-chair of the PBA Government Lawyers Committee, which deals with matters
of interest and concern to government-employed lawyers and provides them with specialized
services and programs.

Seth A. Mendelsohn, corporate counsel for American Water Southeast
Region, Hershey, has been named chair of the PBA Editorial Committee, which oversees the
publications of the association.

Herbert R. Nurick with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission,
Harrisburg, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. The
committee works on current issues relating to mediation, arbitration and other alternative
dispute resolution processes. The committee also conducts professional education programs
and monitors legislation regarding alternative dispute resolution.

Marel A. Raub, the Pennsylvania director of the Chesapeake Bay
Commission in Harrisburg, was renamed chair of the PBA Agricultural Law Committee, which
studies questions and problems affecting rural and agricultural interests in Pennsylvania.
The committee also monitors and makes recommendations concerning proposals for legislation
or regulations relating to rural and agricultural interests.

Michael A. Roman with the Pennsylvania Attorney Generals Office
Tax Litigation Section, Harrisburg, was renamed chair of the PBA Tax Law Section, which
specializes in state and local tax issues. This section works with state officials on
proposed legislation affecting tax laws, plans educational programs and deals with
practice development issues.

Steven V. Turner, a lawyer for the Office of Inspector General in
Harrisburg, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Outreach to Children Initiative Committee. The
committee will collaborate with other associations and professional alliances to protect,
educate and motivate children. He also has been named co-chair of the Government Lawyers
Committee, which deals with matters of interest and concern to government-employed lawyers
and provides them with specialized services and programs.

Dennis A. Whitaker, Office of Chief Counsel, Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg, was named chair of the Administrative Law
Section. The section observes and makes recommendations on the effectiveness of
government-issued regulations.

Brett M. Woodburn with the law firm of Caldwell & Kearns P.C. in
Harrisburg, was named co-chair of the PBA Plain English Committee, which works to improve
the general publics access to the law by removing the barriers of
"legalese."

Delaware County

Kathryn A. Meloni of the Law Offices of Kathryn A. Meloni, Media, has
been named co-chair of the PBA Membership Development Committee, which develops and
implements programs to increase the associations membership base and to retain
current members.

Joseph P. OBrien with the law firm of Kassab Archbold &
OBrien L.L.C., Media, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Unauthorized Practice of Law
Committee. This committee investigates complaints against any individuals who are not
authorized to practice and are alleged to be performing acts or services constituting the
practice of law.

Dveera Segal of Villanova University School of Law was renamed
co-chair of the PBA Legal Services to the Public Committee, which provides assistance in
the creation of programs designed to provide for the delivery of legal services to
indigent people within the commonwealth. It also monitors and makes recommendations
concerning all legislation regarding unmet legal needs and pro bono service.

Lackawanna County

Elizabeth C. Leo of Mercy Health Partners, Scranton, was named chair
of the PBA Labor and Employment Law Section, which is concerned with all aspects of labor
relations, including the relationship between labor unions and employees. The section also
monitors legislative developments and judicial decisions relating to labor law.

Malcolm L. MacGregor, a partner with the law firm of Foley McLane
Foley McDonald & MacGregor P.C., Scranton, was named chair of the PBA Civil Litigation
Section, which focuses on issues that directly affect civil litigation cases in
Pennsylvania courts.

Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie of the U.S. District Courts Middle
District of Pennsylvania, Scranton, was named honorary chair of the PBA Federal Practice
Committee. The committee promotes communication between lawyers practicing in federal
courts and members of the federal judiciary and enhances professional capabilities of
lawyers practicing in the U.S. District Courts in Pennsylvania. The committee also makes
recommendations about federal legislation and proposed changes to bankruptcy, civil and
criminal procedures and federal district court rules.

Lancaster County

Kevin Monroe French of Hartman Underhill & Brubaker L.L.P.,
Lancaster, has been named co-chair of the PBA Lawyer Advertising Task Force Implementation
Committee, which will act on recommendations in a recent PBA report about monitoring
lawyer advertising.

Lehigh County

Victoria A. Coyle of North Penn Legal Services, Bethlehem, has been
named co-chair of the PBA Legal Services to the Public Committee. The committee provides
assistance in the creation of programs designed to provide for the delivery of legal
services to indigent people within the commonwealth. It also monitors and makes
recommendations concerning all legislation regarding unmet legal needs and pro bono
service.

William Z. Scott Jr., a shareholder of Marshall Dennehey Warner
Coleman & Goggin, Bethlehem, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Judicial Independence
Committee. The committee is designed to protect the integrity of the court system and to
promote the fair administration of justice. It also works to respond to unjust attacks
against the judiciary.

Luzerne County

Donald H. Brobst, with the law firm of Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald
L.L.P., Wilkes-Barre, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Bar/Press Committee. This committee
works to promote and increase cooperation and dialogue among the press, the bench and the
bar. Through its efforts, the Bar/Press Committee seeks to create a more informed
citizenry about the First and Sixth Amendments of the Constitution of the United States.

Richard M. Goldberg, a partner with the law firm of Hourigan Kluger
& Quinn P.C. in Kingston, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Judicial Campaign
Advertising Committee and co-chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
The first committee promotes accurate, fair and dignified judicial campaign advertising
among candidates seeking election to the commonwealths appellate courts by
monitoring and reviewing complaints. The second committee provides educational programming
and coordinates statewide efforts on legal matters affecting active, reserve and National
Guard military service members, retirees, veterans and their families.

David E. Schwager, a partner in the Wilkes-Barre law firm of Chariton
& Schwager, was named chair of the PBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section,
which concentrates on landlord-tenant relations, environmental issues, eminent domain and
probate matters.

Lycoming County

William P. Carlucci, a partner at Elion Wayne Grieco Carlucci Shipman
& Irwin P.C., Williamsport, and a former PBA president, has been named chair of the
PABAR-PAC. The committee raises funds and contributes to the campaigns of incumbent
legislators and legislative candidates supporting legislation and related issues of
interest to lawyers and the PBA.

Mercer County

Brenda K. McBride of McBride & McBride P.C., Grove City, has been
named co-chair of the PBA Long Range Planning Strategic Goals Committee, which identifies
long-term initiatives of the association and works to promote continuity of leadership.
McBride also was named co-chair of the PBA Senior Lawyers Committee, which serves as the
voice of senior lawyers within the association.

Monroe County

Richard E. Deetz, a sole practitioner in Stroudsburg, was renamed
chair of the PBA Municipal Law Section, which deals with the development and practical
working of the law, both substantive and procedural, relating to municipal subdivisions of
states, with particular reference to those of the commonwealth.

Montgomery County

Judge Mason Avrigian, a partner in the law firm of Wisler Pearlstine
Talone Craig Garrity & Potash L.L.P. in Blue Bell, was renamed chair of the PBA Senior
Lawyers Committee, which serves as the voice of senior lawyers within the association.

Joel B. Bernbaum with the law firm of Kane Pugh Knoell Troy &
Kramer L.L.P., Norristown, was named co-chair of the PBA Technology and PBA Web Site
Committee, which identifies, recommends and develops technologies to benefit PBA members.

Helen E. Casale with the law firm of Wolf Block Schorr &
Solis-Cohen L.L.P., Norristown, has been named co-chair of the PBA Gay & Lesbian
Rights Committee, which studies matters pertaining to the recognition and protection of
the legal rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Mary Cushing Doherty with the law firm of High Swartz Roberts &
Seidel L.L.P., Norristown, was renamed chair of the PBA Review & Certifying Board. The
board reviews applications from organizations seeking to certify a lawyers expertise
in a specific field of practice and makes recommendations to the Pennsylvania Supreme
Court for accreditation or reaccreditation of certifying organizations.

Harold M. Goldner of the Law Office of Harold M. Goldner, Bala Cynwyd,was renamed chair of the PBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Section, which enhances
the skills of lawyers in solo and small firm practice by providing a forum for the
exchange of ideas and information essential to improvement of the lawyers' quality of
legal services.

Carol M. Lauchmen of Carol M. Lauchmen Associates, Harleysville, has
been named chair of the PBA Lawyers Assistance Committee, which develops programs to
assist impaired lawyers, their law partners, clients and families.

Michael I. Levin, a sole practitioner in Huntingdon Valley, was
renamed chair of the PBA Education Law Section, which serves as a resource for lawyers
involved in protecting the interests of students, teachers and administrators. The section
concentrates on curriculum requirements and employment rights and on helping to improve
the relationship between school boards and their employees.

C. Dale McClain of C. Dale McClain Ltd., Worcester, has been named
chair of the PBA Planning Committee, which helps chart the future course of the
association by assessing member services and programs and recommending changes based on
members needs and trends of the legal profession.

Judge Arthur R. Tilson, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, has
been named co-chair of the PBA Judicial Administration Committee. The committee studies
and makes recommendations on legislative issues pertaining to the operation, procedure and
reform of the state and federal court systems.

Paul C. Troy with the law firm of Kane Pugh Knoell Troy & Kramer
L.L.P., Norristown, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Health Care Law Committee, which
monitors legislation and litigation that affect the health care system.

Judge Harvey Bartle III, U.S. District Court of the Eastern District
of Pennsylvania, was named honorary chair of the PBA Federal Practice Committee. The
committee promotes communication between lawyers practicing in federal courts and members
of the federal judiciary and enhances professional capabilities of lawyers practicing in
the U.S. District Courts in Pennsylvania. The committee also makes recommendations about
federal legislation and proposed changes to bankruptcy, civil and criminal procedures and
federal district court rules.

Marc L. Bogutz of Christie Pabarue Mortensen and Young P.C.,
Philadelphia, has been named chair of the PBA Professional Liability Committee, which
focuses on issues concerning lawyers liability case law.

Carol J. Comeau with the law firm of Comeau & Bunker,
Philadelphia, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Insurance Staff Attorney Committee, which
promotes the interests of insurance staff counsel, fosters quality professional conduct
and provides services to its members.

Judge Pamela P. Dembe, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, was
renamed co-chair of the PBA Judicial Administration Committee. The committee studies and
makes recommendations on legislative issues pertaining to the operation, procedure and
reform of the state and federal court systems.

Charles Eppolito III with the law firm of White and Williams L.L.P.,
Philadelphia, and PBA secretary, was named chair of the PBA Quality of Life/Balance Task
Force, which is charged with developing programs to help lawyers find balance between
their personal and professional lives.

Phyllis H. Epstein, a partner with the law firm of Epstein Shapiro
& Epstein in Philadelphia, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Women in the Profession,
which looks at the status of women in the legal profession and recommends solutions to
problems that prevent women from full participation in the work, responsibilities and
rewards of the legal profession.

Tonya M. Evans of TME Law L.L.C., Philadelphia, was named chair of the
PBA Sports Entertainment & Art Law Committee. The committee provides education to the
legal profession regarding issues affecting persons and entities involved in the sports,
entertainment and art communities.

Ned Hark of Howard M. Goldsmith P.C., Philadelphia, has been named
chair of the PBA Family Law Section. This section develops and works with laws relating to
marriage, divorce, nonsupport and domestic relations, adoption and juvenile delinquency.

Clifford E. Haines of Haines and Associates, Philadelphia, and PBA
vice president was named co-chair of the Long Range Planning Strategic Goals Committee,
which identifies long-term initiatives of the association and works to promote continuity
of leadership.

Judge Richard B. Klein, Superior Court of Pennsylvania, was renamed
co-chair of the PBA Plain English Committee, which works to improve the general
publics access to the law by removing the barriers of "legalese.

Tsiwen M. Law, with the law firm of Law & Zaslow L.L.C.,
Philadelphia, has been renamed co-chair and Arthur N. Read of Friends of
Farmworkers, Philadelphia, has been named co-chair of the PBA Civil and Equal Rights
Committee. The committee works to promote and defend civil rights and responsibilities,
fair treatment and equal opportunity for all individuals.

Christopher A. Lewis with the law firm of Blank Rome L.L.P.,
Philadelphia, was renamed chair of the PBA Gaming Law Committee, which reviews, studies
and makes recommendations concerning legislative proposals in the area of gaming law. It
promotes the understanding of laws, regulations and court decisions in the gaming area and
develops materials and educational programs of interest to gaming practitioners.

Edward W. Madeira Jr., a partner with the law firm of Pepper Hamilton
L.L.P., Philadelphia, was renamed chair of the PBA Commission for Justice Initiatives in
Pennsylvania. The commission is composed of key Pennsylvania government, judiciary, legal
and community leaders and is responsible for developing and encouraging the implementation
of programs and practices in several Pennsylvania judicial districts to enhance the
publics trust and confidence in the justice system and to make the administration of
justice more effective and efficient.

Robert W. Muench, a sole practitioner in Philadelphia, was named chair
of the PBA Criminal Law Section. The section is concerned with protecting the rights of
all individuals who are involved in criminal court proceedings.

Louis S. Rulli of the University of Pennsylvania Law School was named
co-chair of the PBA Loan Forgiveness Implementation Committee, which recommends ways to
encourage new law graduates and young attorneys to enter public service and to encourage
veteran attorneys to stay in the field when factors such as ever-growing student loan debt
make such a career choice difficult.

Judge Norma L. Shapiro, U.S. District Court Eastern District of
Pennsylvania, was named chair of the PBA Leadership Recruitment and Development Committee,
which identifies future leaders of the PBA, provides information about how to obtain
leadership positions and encourages members to seek those positions.

David J. Shannon of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin,
Philadelphia, was named chair of the PBA Intellectual Property Section, which is concerned
with furthering the development of the law and procedures related to intellectual
property.

Michael L. Temin, a partner with the law firm of Wolf Block Schorr and
Solis-Cohen L.L.P., Philadelphia, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Legal Ethics &
Professional Responsibility Committee, which responds to inquiries from lawyers on the
impact of the provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Michael L. Viola with the law firm of Shainberg & Viola,
Philadelphia, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Gay & Lesbian Rights Committee, which
studies matters pertaining to the recognition and protection of the legal rights of the
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Thomas G. Wilkinson Jr. of Cozen O-Connor, Philadelphia, has been
named co-chair of the PBA Lawyer Advertising Task Force Implementation Committee, which
will act on recommendations in a recent PBA report about monitoring lawyer advertising.

Venango County

Christopher A. Junker, trust officer of National City Bank in Oil
City, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Charitable Organizations Committee, which focuses on
matters of concern to lawyers who are employed by or who represent charitable
organizations.

Washington County

Craig B. Bluestein with the Law Offices of Craig B. Bluestein, Fort
Washington, was renamed chair of the PBA Childrens Rights Committee, which studies
questions and problems that affect children and monitors and makes recommendations
concerning legislation relating to their interests. The committee informs lawyers on
matters concerning children and develops programs for the legal profession to promote more
effective advocacy on behalf of children in trial and appellate courts and implements
public education campaigns as deemed appropriate.

Michele S. Dawson with the law firm of Johnson Dawson &
Associates, Washington, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Task Force on Legal Needs of
Middle Income People, which identifies ways to assist individuals who do not economically
quality for existing legal assistance.

Westmoreland County

Joseph W. Lazzaro with the law firm of Kratzenberg & Lazzaro in
Irwin was named co-chair of the PBA Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. This committee
investigates complaints against any individuals who are not authorized to practice and are
alleged to be performing acts or services constituting the practice of law.

Sara Austin of Austin Law Firm L.L.C., York, has been named chair of
the PBA Bylaws Committee. The committee proposes changes to the associations
government bylaws and reviews comments on changes to the bylaws that are suggested by
other PBA committees, sections and task forces.

Judge John S. Kennedy, York County Court of Common Pleas, has been
named chair of the PBA Corrections System Committee, which studies the current corrections
system in Pennsylvania and makes recommendations for its improvement.

William F. Hoffmeyer, a senior partner with the law firm of Hoffmeyer
& Semmelman in York, was renamed co-chair of the PBA Unauthorized Practice of Law
Committee. This committee investigates complaints against any individuals who are not
authorized to practice and are alleged to be performing acts or services constituting the
practice of law.

Founded in 1895, the Pennsylvania Bar Association exists to promote
justice, professional excellence and respect of the law; improve public understanding of
the legal system; facilitate access to legal services; and serve the 29,000 lawyers who
are members of the association.